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What color is DDC685?

The RGB color code for color number #DDC685 is RGB(221, 198, 133). In the RGB color model, #DDC685 has a red value of 221, a green value of 198, and a blue value of 133. The CMYK color model (also known as process color, used in color printing) comprises 0.0% cyan, 10.4% magenta, 39.8% yellow, and 13.3% key (black). The HSL color scale has a hue of 44.3° (degrees), 56.4 % saturation, and 69.4 % lightness. In the HSB/HSV color space, #DDC685 has a hue of 44.3° (degrees), 39.8 % saturation and 86.7 % brightness/value.



Color DDC685 is cool or warm?

Color DDC685 is a warm color.



What is the LRV of #DDC685? (For interior and product design)

DDC685 has an LRV of nearly 57. By LRV value, it is a medium light color.

Light Reflectance Value (LRV) is a measure of how much visible light is reflected off a surface. It is a number on a scale of 0 to 100, with 0 being pure black and 100 being pure white. The higher the LRV, the more light the color reflects and the lighter it will appear.



Dark Color

#DDC685

Light Color


Compare LRV 57 of #DDC685 with dark and light Color




Is #DDC685 Readable? WCAG Contrast Checker (For digital design)

Check if the color DDC685 meets Web Content Accessibility Guidelines (WCAG) standards, minimum contrast ratio standards between text and background colors. The WCAG (Web Content Accessibility Guidelines) provides global standards for readable web content.

WCAG Recommendations - Large Text: above 18pt or 14pt bold. Normal Text: below 18pt or 14pt bold.

  • Minimum contrast ratio (AA): 4.5 for normal text and 3 for large text.
  • Enhanced contrast ratio (AAA): 7 for normal text and 4.5 for large text.





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Color Codes - Color Space Conversions


HEX #DDC685 color codes / color number / color space conversions - RGBA, HSL, HSV/HSB, HYZ, CMY, HWB, RYB


RGBA / RGB

RGB(221, 198, 133)
Red
221 (86.7%)
Green
198 (77.6%)
Blue
133 (52.2%)
Alpha
1 (100.0%)

CMYK

Cyan
0.00%
Magenta
10.41%
Yellow
39.82%
Key
13.33%

HSL

HSL(44.32deg, 56.4 %, 69.4 %)

Hue
44.32°
Saturation
56.41 %.
Lightness
69.41 %.

RYB

RYB(35, 99, 29)
Red
35 (13.8%)
Yellow
99 (38.9%)
Blue
29 (11.2%)

HSV/HSB

Hue
44.32°
Saturation
39.82 %.
Brightness / Value
86.67 %.

HWB

H: 44.32°

W: 52.16 %

B: 13.33 %

XYZ

X : 54.25

Y : 57.45

Z : 30.42

YXY

Y1 : 57.45

X : 0.38

Y2 : 0.4

CMY

C : 13.33%

M : 22.35%

Y : 47.84%


LRV

~ 57.5 %

Munsell Color System

5.7Y 7.9/5.3

CIE-Lab

L : 80.43

A : -0.92

B : 35.52

CIE-Lch

L : 80.43

C : 35.53

H : 91.48

CIE-Luv

L : 80.43

U : 18.37

V : 47.05

Hunter-Lab

L : 75.8

A : -4.9

B : 29.26






Color Names and Paint



Color Name of HEX #DDC685


Here are the colors similar to DDC685. Delta E (ΔE) is the measure of the difference between two colors. Delta E is measured on a scale from 0 to 100, where 0 means exact match, and 100 is the highest difference.



#DECC9C
Lion
ΔE - 4.12 (95.9% similar)
#C2B280
Sand
ΔE - 6.42 (93.6% similar)
#C2B280
Ecru
ΔE - 6.42 (93.6% similar)
#C2B280
Dark Champagne
ΔE - 6.42 (93.6% similar)




Similar colors from Pantone, RAL and other color matching system


RAL Design


RAL Design color similar/equivalent to DDC685.




Pantone TCX


Pantone TCX color similar/equivalent to DDC685.




Pantone PMS


Pantone PMS color similar/equivalent to DDC685.


#CAB777
PANTONE 4004 C
ΔE - 4.22 (95.8% similar)
#D3BC8D
PANTONE 467 C
ΔE - 4.68 (95.3% similar)
#D4C898
PANTONE 4003 C
ΔE - 4.74 (95.3% similar)
#CFC493
PANTONE 4535 C
ΔE - 4.88 (95.1% similar)


RAL Classic


RAL Classic color similar/equivalent to DDC685.


#CDBA88
RAL 1000 - Green Beige
ΔE - 4.45 (95.5% similar)
#DDC49A
RAL 1014 - Ivory
ΔE - 5.72 (94.3% similar)


British Standard 4800


British Standard 4800 color similar/equivalent to DDC685.


#CAC387
BS 10-B-17 - Greystone
ΔE - 5.22 (94.8% similar)
#E2C95C
BS 10-C-33 - Pollen
ΔE - 7.04 (93.0% similar)
#CCCD7A
BS 12-C-33 - Catkin
ΔE - 7.92 (92.1% similar)




Paint color for Hex #DDC685


Here are the paint colors similar to DDC685. Delta E (ΔE) is the measure of the difference between two colors. Delta E is measured on a scale from 0 to 100, where 0 means exact match, and 100 is the highest difference.


Dunn-Edwards

Hex color DDC685 similar/equivalent paint from Dunn-Edwards. Conversion of hex #DDC685 to Dunn-Edwards


#DDCB91
Sonoma Chardonnay (DET 471)
ΔE - 2.25 (97.8% similar)
#E2CC9C
Prairie Land (DET 489)
ΔE - 4.17 (95.8% similar)
#C9BD88
Olive Hint (DE 5500)
ΔE - 4.80 (95.2% similar)
#DED1A3
Summer Solstice (DET 492)
ΔE - 5.51 (94.5% similar)


PPG Paints

Hex color DDC685 similar/equivalent paint from PPG Paints. Conversion of hex #DDC685 to PPG Paints


#E5D295
Wayward Wind (PPG1108-4)
ΔE - 3.11 (96.9% similar)
#E0C796
Hayloft (PPG12-18)
ΔE - 3.91 (96.1% similar)
#CCBF88
Country Style (PPG11-04)
ΔE - 4.11 (95.9% similar)
#E2D39B
Twinkle Toes (PPG1109-3)
ΔE - 4.13 (95.9% similar)


Behr

Hex color DDC685 similar/equivalent paint from Behr. Conversion of hex #DDC685 to Behr


#E4CB97
Abstract (M320-4)
ΔE - 3.48 (96.5% similar)
#D4C493
Almondine (M310-4)
ΔE - 3.86 (96.1% similar)
#DCCC9E
Mojito (PPU8-11)
ΔE - 4.69 (95.3% similar)
#D6C49A
White Oak (HDC-NT-02)
ΔE - 5.26 (94.7% similar)


Valspar

Hex color DDC685 similar/equivalent paint from Valspar. Conversion of hex #DDC685 to Valspar


#D9CC93
Artichoke Mist (P019)
ΔE - 3.54 (96.5% similar)
#CFBC8B
Dry Leaf (3008-8A)
ΔE - 4.29 (95.7% similar)
#E6D5A0
Early Sprout (P092)
ΔE - 4.60 (95.4% similar)
#EDD39F
Beignet (V055-2)
ΔE - 4.79 (95.2% similar)


Sherwin Williams

Hex color DDC685 similar/equivalent paint from Sherwin Williams. Conversion of hex #DDC685 to Sherwin Williams


#D2BA83
Independent Gold (SW 6401)
ΔE - 3.64 (96.4% similar)
#DCC797
Pale Moss (SW 9027)
ΔE - 3.78 (96.2% similar)
#CFC291
Hearts of Palm (SW 6415)
ΔE - 4.52 (95.5% similar)
#F0D39D
Sunbeam Yellow (SW 0078)
ΔE - 4.98 (95.0% similar)


Benjamin Moore

Hex color DDC685 similar/equivalent paint from Benjamin Moore. Conversion of hex #DDC685 to Benjamin Moore


#DDCA9A
Waterbury Cream (HC-31)
ΔE - 3.92 (96.1% similar)
#DFCE9D
Wythe Tan (CW-415)
ΔE - 4.18 (95.8% similar)
#CBBA84
Henderson Buff (HC-15)
ΔE - 4.19 (95.8% similar)
#CEB985
Sombrero (249)
ΔE - 4.24 (95.8% similar)







Color Combinations


#DDC685 color palettes and scheme combination


Monochromatic Color Palette

Monochromatic colors belong to the same hue angle but different tints and shades. Monochromatic color palette can be generated by keeping the exact hue of the base color and then changing the saturation and lightness.

Analogous Color Palette

Analogous colors are a group of colors adjacent to each other on a color wheel. Group of these adjacent colors forms Analogous color scheme Palette. Analogous Palette can be generated by increasing or decreasing the hue value by 30 points.

Triadic Color Palette

The triadic color palette has three colors separated by 120° in the RGB color wheel

Tetradic Color Palette

The tetradic colour scheme composed of two sets of complementary colors in a rectangular shape on the color wheel.




Complementary / Opposite Color



DDC685
Lion*

859CDD
Dark Pastel Blue*


Complementary / Opposite Color

Complementary colors are pairs of colors which, when combined or mixed, cancel each other out (lose hue) by producing a grayscale color like white or black. When placed next to each other, they create the strongest contrast for those two colors. Complementary colors also called opposite colors. Complementary color schemes are created using two opposite colors on the color wheel. The examples are red–cyan, green–magenta, and blue–yellow.


What is the contrasting color of #DDC685?

Color that best contrast with #DDC685 is #859CDD, color name is Dark Pastel Blue*
Contrast indicates a strong difference in color. Contrasting color can be found several ways, Complimentary contrast is one of them. Complementary contrast colors are opposite each other on the color wheel.


What color compliments #DDC685?

Complementary or Opposite color for #DDC685 is #859CDD, color name is Dark Pastel Blue*.





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